One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

So here we are in April already. Where has the first quarter of this year gone? Because time seems to be flying by so quickly, I am sharing a really simple quick and easy recipe with you today ‘One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins’.

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I mentioned in my last post that my Father-in-Law was not very well. Sadly I have to report that 2 weeks ago he passed away very suddenly. His cancer quickly spread and took hold and he passed after a short stay in hospital. It all seemed so sudden for us, we knew he was seriously ill but we thought or should I say hoped he had a little more time. He was a great Father-in-Law, cheeky, charming and lots of fun, he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.

Back to the recipe.

So lets get back to these One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins. I worked really hard to try and keep these on the healthy side. As again anyone who read my last post knows my hubby had a health scare a few months ago and I have had to limit the sweets coming out of my kitchen. Luckily bananas, when even a little over ripe are super sweet and perfect for baking with. They impart a natural sweetness to everything they are in.

These muffins only have 55 grams (1/4 cup) of dark brown sugar in them. Enough to give them an edge of sweetness but nowhere near what I would call sugary sweetness that a lot of muffins have. I also keep the sugars down by using unsweetened almond milk and dark chocolate chips.

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As I said I use unsweetened almond milk in these one bowl chocolate chip banana muffins because that is what I have in the fridge and use on a daily basis. But by all means use whatever milk you keep in the fridge, cows, goat, cashew, coconut, rice, soya….. I think you get the idea 😊

The same with the chocolate, I have used dark chocolate because its a little healthier for you and has a little less sugar in it. But by all means use a sweeter chocolate like milk or white chocolate. Or a mix of chocolates I bet would be really nice.

I like using dark brown sugar in these muffins, because so little sugar is added I need it to do a few things. Apart from Sweetening them up just a touch, dark brown sugar has a nice subtle butterscotch flavour which it imparts to these muffins and pairs lovely with the banana. It also helps to keep the muffins nice and moist. But don’t rush out to buy some if you don’t have any, light brown or even white sugar will do in a pinch.

Recipe:

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are a healthy breakfast option, with very little added sugar. Quick and easy to make these are sure not to disappoint.

Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter to your muffin pan. Depending on the size of your tin you will get somewhere between 12-16 muffins. I have a large muffin tin and got 14 good size muffins.

Bake at this temperature for 8 minutes then reduce your oven to 190C / 375F / Gas mark 5 and bake for a further 12 minutes.

Once the time is up check on your muffins, a pick should come out clean from the centre of your muffins and they should spring back from your touch. If not give them another few minutes.

Leave them to cool in their tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to fully cool down.

Kept in an airtight tin these muffins will keep well for 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Defrost fully before consuming.

Notes

I use unsweetened almond milk but any milk will work - cows / cashew / goats / soya / coconut / rice etc.I really like the subtle flavour olive oil brings to these muffins but any light oil will work - vegetable / canola / sunflower / coconut (melted) / extra virgin olive oil etc.Any kind of chocolate chips will work well in these muffins.

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So sorry to hear about your Father-in-law. May his soul rest in piece. Love this healthified version of this one bowl chocolate chip banana muffins. Almond milk and olive oil really making them healthy. How soft and delish they are.

Emma, I’m so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. What a sad time for your family. Please pass along my condolences to your hubby as well. But, on a happier note, your muffins look terrific and I love the minimal tweaks to make them healthier!

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I’m Emma, a huge welcome to you!On Bake Then Eat you will find recipes ranging from my fabulous Peanut Butter Cupcakes to more savoury treats like my picnic friendly cheese and onion rolls. There are a plethora of cakes, tray bakes and breakfast dishes to name a few...... read more